Founding Fathers Kicks Off Expansion In Bensalem

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —A Philadelphia sports bar has added a second site in the township, occupying space in the former home of Quaker Steak and Lube on Street Road.

Founding Fathers held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month at its second and largest location at 2900 Street Road, an event attended by state Rep. Kathleen “KC” Tomlinson and other state and local dignitaries.

Founding Fathers Bensalem is creating more than 35 jobs with its expansion, officials said.

“I’ve been a long-time resident of Bensalem and I’m proud to finally serve the community in my own backyard," Partner/Owner Dave Chiavaroli said. "We are excited to expand to the Philadelphia suburbs into Bucks County and Bensalem."

Dave Chiavaroli of Marmont and Ken Hutchings of Cavanaugh’s teamed up a few years ago to open Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton.

The partners then opened Founding Fathers at 1621 South St. in Philadelphia. The general manager of Founding Fathers Bensalem is Zecheriah (Zek) Leeper.

The sports bar features food and drinks in a family-friendly atmosphere that's 14,000 square feet and includes a main dining room, central main bar, new second bar, semi-private large group dining space, new private banquet hall, new giant outdoor deck, and sidewalk cafe.

The menu includes appetizers, salads, pizza, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, and hand-carved quality steaks.

The bar will offer a wide selection of craft and American favorite beer, ciders, seltzers, classic and signature cocktails, and wines.

Sports fans can view more than 30 televisions showing the Eagles, Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, Sixers, and Union.

Founding Fathers Bensalem, which officially opened Feb. 3, will be open seven days a week, for lunch, happy hour, dinner, sports viewing, private events, and late night.

Hours are Noon to 2 a.m. with the kitchen open until 1 a.m..

For more information, call 215-923-1100 or visit ffbensalem.com.

SUPER BOWL SPECIALS:

For the Super Bowl, Founding Fathers will offer a $20 all-you-can-eat buffet and create your own nacho station, running from kickoff to 8:30 p.m. with boneless wings and signature sauce, cheeseburger sliders, quesadillas, pretzel bites, nacho station, $4 Miller Lite Drafts and Tito's Mixed Drink Specials.